The Civil Collaborative Process presents an excellent option for many types of civil disputes, allowing families to settle difficult issues and help create a path forward to provide a healthier family system, without going to court, with the same benefits as Collaborative Divorce: a resolution with less stress and often, depending upon the case, lower costs than litigation.
Read MoreCollaborative Divorce Featured in San Fernando Valley Business Journal The San Fernando Valley’s leading business newspaper featured Collaborative Divorce and Family Divorce Solutions in its recent “Family Law” special section. The San Fernando Valley Business Journal interviewed member Michelle Daneshrad, a family law attorney and Collaborative Divorce practitioner, in a question and answer format article…
Read MoreLoyola Law Students Introduced to Collaborative Practice by Family Divorce Solutions Members Kevin J. Chroman, Esq. and Fred Glassman, Esq. of Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley gave a presentation on February 11, 2016 introducing the Collaborative Law Clinic to Loyola Law School students. The Collaborative Law Clinic provides students the opportunity to shadow…
Read MoreFamily Divorce Solutions and Civil Collaborative Solutions of San Fernando Valley can apply the Collaborative model in two different ways to estates, probate and trusts: before death, or premortem; and after an individual’s death, or postmortem. The Collaborative Process can save money on taxes and fees while promoting long-term family harmony.
Read MoreLeon F. Bennett named President of Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (Woodland Hills, California) Family law attorney Leon F. Bennett, has been named President of the Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association (LACFLA) for the 2016 term. Bennett is lead counsel for the Law Offices of Leon F. Bennett, based in Woodland Hills, California.…
Read MoreFamily Divorce Solutions Members Introduce UCLA Law Students to Collaborative Law Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. James Walton, financial specialist Steven Garelick, and family law attorney Kevin Chroman spoke to UCLA law students in the course “Lawyers as Peacemakers,” taught by attorney Forrest “Woody” Mosten. In the course, students learn about the basic concepts,…
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A Smart New Year’s Resolution for Those Considering Divorce By Jami K. Fosgate, Esq. Family Law Mediator & Collaborative Law Attorney Fosgate Family Law and Mediation Center, Burbank, California Happy New Year 2016! The beginning of the New Year inspires many people to resolve to make changes – the ubiquitous “New Year’s Resolution.” The most…
Read MoreWarren Sacks, CPA, CFF named President of Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley Contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR 619-997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com (Sherman Oaks, California) – Warren Sacks, CPA, CFF, has been named President of Family Divorce Solutions of San Fernando Valley for the 2016 term. Sacks is a senior partner with the accounting and…
Read MoreThe Quality of Mercy: Collaborative Practice, Forgiveness, and Healing by Lynette Berg Robe, Family Law Specialist Law Offices of Lynette Berg Robe, Encino, California Back when email was brand new, I chose the email moniker, Portia1000@aol.com. I chose this because Portia, a female character in Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” dresses up like a man…
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